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Elvin: Alto or Tenor Saxophone Parts

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Elvin: Alto or Tenor Saxophone Parts

Elvin: Alto or Tenor Saxophone Parts

By David Liebman

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Built around motifs from Elvin Jones' tune "Three Card Molly," David Liebman commemorates the late drummer and composer in this affectionate solo piece. Includes additional performance notes by renowned French saxophonist Jean-Charles Richard.

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Additional Details
Series: Advance Music
Publisher: Advance Music
ISBN10: 3-892213-78-X
ISBN13: 978-3-892213-78-9
UPC: 805095070064
SKU: 01-ADV7006
Instrumentation: Alto or Tenor Saxophone

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About the Composer: David Liebman

David Liebman stands among the most influential soprano and tenor saxophonists in jazz since the 1970s. His work spans straight-ahead jazz, fusion, and avant-garde exploration, and he has recorded prolifically as a bandleader while collaborating with legends like Elvin Jones, Jack DeJohnette, and John Scofield. Beyond performance, Liebman has dedicated himself to jazz education and composition, bringing the same intellectual rigor and emotional depth to his writing that defines his playing.

Why we love this

Liebman writes with real affection here, building the solo around the architecture of Elvin Jones' compositional voice rather than simply name-checking a hero. The inclusion of performance notes by Jean-Charles Richard adds a second perspective on interpretation and phrasing, making this a learning experience beyond the notes on the page.

What to expect

Respectful and personal without sentimentality. The piece carries Elvin Jones' fingerprints through its rhythmic sensibility and compositional DNA, but Liebman's voice remains clear throughout. It feels like a conversation between two musicians honoring a shared history.

Who it's for

Advanced alto or tenor saxophonists preparing for jazz competitions, festivals, or recitals who want a substantial, artistically serious piece rooted in jazz tradition. This is also valuable for students drawn to composers who write with structural sophistication and historical awareness.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the original recording of 'Three Card Molly' to absorb the rhythmic language and compositional logic Liebman references; this context deepens phrasing choices throughout the piece.
  • Jean-Charles Richard's performance notes offer specific guidance on tone production and articulation; treat these as essential rather than supplemental.
  • Lock into the harmonic movement with intention rather than playing over the changes mechanically; Liebman's motifs reward careful voice leading.
  • Balance technical precision with conversational phrasing; this is a solo that speaks, not one that shows off.

How to use it

Program this on a jazz recital or festival performance to represent the lineage and sophistication of modern jazz composition. It pairs well alongside other tributes to jazz masters or works that honor the tradition while advancing the language.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting jazz composition built on specific harmonic and rhythmic motifs
  • Applying stylistic guidance from a secondary source (Richard's performance notes) to inform your own interpretation
  • Navigating bebop and post-bebop harmonic language at an advanced level
  • Developing phrasing and tone production in service of compositional intent rather than technical display
  • Understanding the relationship between a saxophonist's musical heritage and their own creative voice

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